Answer to Question #330413 in General Chemistry for Nima

Question

Hello,

I've oxidated lead using electrolysis. I think it should be lead (iv) oxide ( I use 10 V power source and the color of the product is like color of Fe2O3). now I want to make lead (ii,iv) of it.

I've tryed heating it in a plate but it doesn't work. what should I do?

Answer 1

Molten lead bromide, PbBr ₂(l), is an electrolyte. During electrolysis: Pb ²⁺ ions gain electrons at the cathode and become Pb atoms. Br ^- ions lose electrons at the anode and become Br atoms, which pair up to form Br ₂ molecules.